Education the new currency for unification in the African digital society

Devashree Naidoo
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Devashree Naidoo: University of Mpumalanga, Mpumalanga, South Africa

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 2025, vol. 14, issue 3, 297-303

Abstract: In the contemporary, rapidly merging globe, education has become a pivotal force in bridging divides towards togetherness, particularly within the African digital landscape. The concept posits education as the new currency for unification across Africa, highlighting its capacity to significantly reshape the continent's socio-economic landscape in the digital era. It reevaluates the inherited education system, which consistently serves foreign interests, into one ideologically reformed to be more Afrocentric and innovation-oriented. Integrating education with digital transformation enables the youth to become catalysts for change, capable of guiding the continent towards a progressive and inclusive future. The paper advocates for educational solidarity, asserting that coordinated efforts and public-private partnerships are essential to address the educational inadequacies in Africa. This article posits that Africa may realise its full potential as a global leader in the 21st century by adopting digital education specifically designed to address its distinct requirements Key Words:Education, New Currency, Unification, African Digital Society

Date: 2025
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